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Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Attorney in Riverside

Spousal Abuse Affecting Families

No one deserves to be abused, harassed, threatened, or assaulted, but unfortunately
domestic violence continues to plague countless households throughout
the area. An even sadder reality is that the majority of domestic violence
victims never speak up about the abuse. There are a number of reasons
why victims choose to stay quiet about the injustice committed against
them. Some feel it would make the situation worse, while others believe
that whatever caused the abuser to get upset was their fault.

Various statutes exist to protect victims of domestic violence, so if you
are being abused by a family member or domestic partner, there is a way
to stop it. You can put an end to the abuse and harassment you are experiencing
by petitioning for a restraining order that will prevent your abuser from
having any further contact with you. Identifying domestic violence can
sometimes be an unclear process for the victims, as well, but our lawyers
are prepared to help you take effective legal action.

Emotional Abuse: Includes any behavior that is meant to embarrass, control, degrade, or
isolate the victim—blackmailing, undermining another's self-esteem, etc.

Economic Abuse: Includes withholding another's economic resources in an attempt to
maintain control over the victim.

If you have experienced any of this kind of behavior from a domestic partner
and/or member of your household, you may have grounds to file for a restraining
order. If you feel like your life is in danger, you should not hesitate
to take legal action with a Riverside family lawyer. Reasonable evidence
of domestic violence could also be grounds for loss of
custody or loss of
visitation. Those who pose a risk to their children may be banned from seeing them
along with losing parental responsibility.

Filing for a Restraining Order

Restraining orders were designed to protect victims of domestic violence,
stalking, harassment, and other forms of abuse. Many times they are issued in
divorce cases that have led to hostilities between ex-spouses. There are multiple
types of restraining orders, depending on the situation that is being
addressed, including:

Emergency Protective Orders

Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO or DVRO)

Criminal Protective Orders

Civil Harassment Restraining Orders (CHO)

We understand you might feel ashamed or embarrassed about coming forward.
Please know that there are many ways we can help you get through this
difficult time. Our Riverside
family law attorneys have represented victims of domestic violence for many years,
and can inform you of all the legal ways you can stop the abuse.

Confront False Accusations of Domestic Violence

Conversely, those who have been falsely accused of domestic violence may
be worried that they will lose custody or visitation of their children,
along with getting cut short in the process of divorce. You have every
right to contest a restraining order. Initially, a temporary restraining
order will be issued until both parties can appear in court to testify.
A restraining order is a legally-binding contract, but it is not tantamount
to a criminal conviction. Those who have been issued restraining orders
may only be accused of a crime if they violate the terms of a restraining order.